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Brett Kavanaugh just took a MAJOR step toward the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court nomination of Brett Kavanaugh took a major step forward on the Senate floor Friday morning, as 51 senators voted to end debate in the chamber and move toward a vote on final confirmation on Saturday.

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Consumer Reports: Honda CR-Vs plagued by engine trouble

The Honda CR-V, one of the most popular vehicles in America, is plagued by a potentially dangerous engine problem that could cause the small SUVs to lose power or even stall, according to Consumer Reports magazine.

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Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke found guilty of second-degree murder in Laquan McDonald killing

Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke was found guilty Friday of second-degree murder in the 2014 fatal shooting of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald.

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Tennessee Senate race: Phil Bredesen goes all in on pledge to break with Democrats

Democratic Senate hopeful Phil Bredesen is going all out to highlight his pledge to break with his own party as he seeks to win in conservative Tennessee.

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Kavanaugh nomination: Collins, Flake yes, Murkowski no, for Saturday's final vote

Republican Sen. Susan Collins announced she will vote for Brett Kavanaugh, essentially ensuring that the controversial Supreme Court nominee has enough support to be confirmed when a final vote takes place Saturday.

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French police probe Interpol president Meng Hongwei's disappearance

The Chinese president of Interpol, the international police agency, has vanished. Meng Hongwei was not on French soil when he was last seen, according a senior French law enforcement official, who declined to say whether he was in China.

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Parents Upset After Teachers Zip-Tied Two Black Students’ Hands Behind Their Backs

Two pre-K teachers from Oak View Elementary in Atlanta have recently resigned after at least two of their 4-year old students said that they tied their hands behind their backs with zip ties, and threatened to throw spiders on them.

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Hispanic Hospitality Is Helping the American Economy

Hispanic businesses contribute a staggering $700 billion to the national economy annually.

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Texas’ First Black Football Letterman Whittier Has Died

Julius Whittier once remarked that attending the University of Texas and playing football opened up a larger world for him. It could be said Whittier helped open the university to the world.

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Never Settle: The Houston Astros begin their bid to repeat as World Series Champions

One definition of the word settle is: to make stable; place in a permanent position or on a permanent basis. But for the Houston Astros, they have taken that word and made it a mantra for the 2018 Major League Baseball season. “Never Settle” is plastered over every piece of literature throughout the clubhouse and Minute Maid Park as a constant reminder that the 2017 season is over. Now don’t get me wrong, they were highly successful on last season by winning the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, but that was last year.

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Latino Voters Are Making the Democrats Sweat

Democrats see their fortunes rising with constituencies they’ll need to run up big victories in the midterm elections. They expect to do especially well with suburban women, even non-college-educated women, and are optimistic about millennials and a decent turnout by African-Americans. They’re concerned, however, about Latinos, especially men.

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Amazon’s $15 Minimum Wage Could Put Pressure On Other Retailers to Raise Pay

Amazon.com Inc.’s minimum wage increase to $15 could put pressure on other retailers, who are already competing for talent in a tight labor market.

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Texas Water Resort Closed, Tested for 'Brain-eating Amoeba' After Man's Death

After a 29-year-old man died from an infection with what's commonly known as brain-eating amoeba, health officials are investigating the Texas surf resort he visited.

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“You Are a Mogul” by Tiffany Pham

You’ve been thinking about it for weeks. That idea you’ve got in your head won’t let you go. It’s too intriguing: it solves a problem, helps people, and it could be a money-maker. So what next? In the new book “You Are a Mogul” by Tiffany Pham,you’ll see how to elevate yourself from see-opportunity to C-suite in your own business.

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Pumpkin Spice Time at HS Green Fresh Kitchen

Love it or not, pumpkin spice season is back and signaling the start of autumn and the Holidays for fans of the seasonal flavor.

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8 Houston Journalists Honored through Media Honor Roll 2018 from Harris County Department of Education

Eight Houston journalists are being honored by Harris County Department of Education for their fair and balanced reporting about public schools. As 2018 Media Honor Roll awardees, the journalists are specifically nominated for supporting education service programs within HCDE.

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In Houston, a Tasting Menu Designed to Confront Racism

Chef Jonny Rhodes opened Indigo with his wife, Chana Rhodes, in July as the permanent follow-up to a series of pop-ups he started after leaving New York’s Gramercy Tavern.

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Texas Latino Families, When Compared to Latino Families In Other States, Come In About 30th

Texas Latino scholars will arrive at the University of Texas at San Antonio Downtown Campus this week with various sets of data, none of which say Texas is No. 1. They’ll be drawn specifically to one overarching reality: Texas Latino families, when compared to Latino families in other states, come in about 30th.

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Environmental Development Partners LLC Partners With Wharton County Junior College for $383,615 Job-Training Grant

Environmental Development Partners LLC have partnered with Wharton County Junior College to provide job training using a $383,615 Skills Development Fund grant from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The grant will benefit workers in the the Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast area.

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Root7’s Geo Glass

Oct. 9 is the last day to register for the Nov. 6 election

Root7’s Geo Glass takes inspiration from modern terrariums with a unique angular shape, emphasized by beautiful metallic styled edges. The thick hand blown glass gives it a weighty and sturdy feel while the lip has been crafted to provide a satisfying drinking experience.

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